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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttrex-installation-guide-select-horizontal-railing TREX SELECT° HORIZONTAL RAILING Installation Instructions NOTES: TREX SELECT RAILINGS ARE DESIGNED TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE DECKING FRAME OR ON INSIDE OF RIM JOIST.NOTCHING OF PRESSURE-TREATED POSTS OR POSTS INSTALLED ON OUTSIDE OF RIM JOIST IS NOT ALLOWED. All Trex Select Railing lengths are manufactured at ON CENTER dimensions(spanning from center of each post):67-518"(776.8 cm)for 6'(1.83 m)on center,and 91-518"(235.3 cm)for 8'(2.44 m)on center.Note that railings are designed to be slightly longer that required to allow for very slight play in post placement-trimming may be required.IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO MEASURE FIRST. .................................................................................................................................. Care and Cleaning Maintaining the appearance of your Trex Select railing is important.Occasional washing is recommended.Over time your railing may show signs of weathering as a result of exposure to the elements.The frequency of cleaning will depend on the environment and exposure to various types of elements. » Clean railing with standard cleaning vinegar or mild soap and water. For more detailed cleaning recommendations,please refer to the Trex Railing Care and Cleaning guide found on www.trex.com. .................................................................................................................................. PARTS 0*� Per 6'OC Per 8'OC ** Baluster Type Section Section Round Aluminum Baluster 14 20 (Horizontal Application) • CODE APPROVED APPWQJ11L. • * 6' Railing 8' Railing <30"height decking Acceptable Acceptable (Code approval (Code approval not applicable) not applicable) IRC Compliant Yes Yes* © IBC Compliant No No *TREX SELECT 8'ALUMINUM RAIL STIFFENER (sku SELALRAILSTIFFENER)MUST ALSO BE USED.Sold separately. O .................................................................................................................................. A. Select top rail NOTES: B. Select bottom rail » If installing 42"(7067 mm)railing,use longer post sleeves and C. Brackets measure accordingly to ensure a proper cut.DO NOT CUT TO ACTUAL 42"LENGTH WITHOUT CONFIRMING WHAT STYLE OF D. Balusters RAILING YOU ARE INSTALLING. E. Adjustable foot block » If using8'railings,the Trex Select 8'Aluminum Rail Stiffener(sku F. Post sleeve cap* SELALRAILSTIFFENER)can also be used to allow for the rail to be G. Post sleeve skirt* stronger if required. » Ensure pressure-treated posts are installed at proper heights so H. Post sleeve - 4„ X 4„ (102 mm x 102 mm) or when post sleeves are installed,both the PT post and post sleeve 6" x 6" (152 mm x 152 mm) post sleeve)** are flush at top. 1. Trex Decking » *See specific installation instructions for attachment of Trex post J. Trex Fascia mounts or Trex Joist Mount Posts prior to installing any railing. K. Code-approved Wood Joist -2"x 8" Screws Supplied with RSB L. Code-approved Wood Rim Joist C1.Wood screw for attachment of RSB -2"x 8"or Larger to wood post/composite sleeve Item not included in the Select railing kits. C2.Self-drilling screw for Both 4"x 4"(702 mm x 702 mm)and 6"x 6"(752 mm x 752 mm) attachment of RSB to rail post sleeves are designed to fit over 4x4 pressure-treated post. Have Questions? NOTE.Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure you 1-800-BUY-TREX have the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting:treX.COM TSHR-0720 TREX SELECT° HORIZONTAL RAILING Installation Instructions TREX SELECT® HORIZONTAL RAILING RAILING CONFIGURATIONS Standard Cutting post sleeves is NOT required. A. Pressure-treated post or Trex post mounts with Trex post sleeves, or Trex joist mount posts B. Select top rail C. Select bottom rail D. Select balusters See page 3 for"How to Install Standard Horizontal Railing". .................................................................................................................................. Cocktail Post sleeves WILL NEED TO BE CUT. POST A. Pressure-treated post with Trex post sleeve SLEEVES NOTE: » Only for use with 4"x 4"(702 mm x 702 mm)post WILL sleeve. NEED TO BE CUT Trex post mounts or joist mount posts cannot be Select cocktail design. B. Deck board top rail. NOTES: » Enhance and Escapes cannot be used Deck boards will need to be cut to fit each rail span C. Select top rail D. Select bottom rail E. Select balusters See page 5 for "How to Install Cocktail Horizontal Railing". .................................................................................................................................. Traditional Cutting post sleeves is NOT required. A. Pressure-treated post or Trex post mounts with Trex post sleeves, or Trex joist mount posts B. 2 x 4 lateral top rail C. Select top rail D. Select bottom rail E. Select balusters See page 7 for "How to Install Traditional Horizontal Railing". .................................................................................................................................. Have Questions? NOTE:Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure you 1-800-BUY-TREX have the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting:trex.CoM TSHR-0720 HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD HORIZONTAL RAILING TREX SELECT® Cutting Railings • 1-9/16" (40 mm) o N Read all instructions BEFORE installation. 3a.Position bottom and top rails between posts, ensuring baluster holes are lined up and Important: Post sleeves are NOT to be cut for this spaced evenly. design style. 3b.Also allow for a minimum of 1-9/16"(40 mm) on each end of rail for bracket placement AND baluster Installing Pressure-Treated clearance. Mark rails at intersection of rail and post. Posts » PLEASE REFER TO IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING FOOT BLOCK 2"X 8" LOCAL BUILDING (s1 mm x INSTALLATION: CODE REQUIREMENTS 203 mm) ,"(25 mm)min. >) Refer to detailed instructions (Trex min. PRIOR TO ATTACHING s-1/s"(130 mm)min. Select rail instructions) included with PRESSURE TREATED + ® foot block prior to installation of POSTS. BELOW railing section as these include other INSTRUCTIONS ARE required steps for proper installation. GUIDELINES FOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Attaching Foot Block to » Select Railing Kits are designed for posts to Bottom Rail be installed at maximum of 6'or 8'(1.83 m or 2.44 m) 4. Invert the bottom rail. >' ON CENTER depending on the length being used. Center and drill a hole NOTE.Smaller spans are allowed. using a 3/16" (5 mm) » Attach posts using drill bit. This will be 1/2"(73 mm) carriage bolts. location for foot block » Minimum joist size is 2"x 8"(57 mm x 203 mm). attachment (to be » Top bolts must be 1"(25 mm) from tops of joists. installed last). » Bottom bolts must be 5-1/8"(730 mm) from top bolts. Attaching Brackets to Rails NOTE.•Blocking MUST be added for extra strength. 5a.Position brackets on each end of TOP RAIL Top Rail Installing Post Sleeve on the same side as Skirts and Post Sleeves baluster holes. Attach 2. Slide post sleeve skirt brackets using three over post and down to #8-18 x 1"self-drilling rest on decking surface. screws (provided). Slide post sleeve over post and position inside d post sleeve skirt. NOTE.•Shims can be used to plumb post sleeves. Have Questions? NOTE:Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure you 1-800-BUY-TREX have the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting:treX,COM TSHR-0720 TREX SELECT° HORIZONTAL RAILING Installation Instructions HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD HORIZONTAL RAILING/cONTINUED TREX SELECT® 5b.Position brackets on • Bottom Rail Installing Railing Section to Posts each end of BOTTOM RAIL on the OPPOSITE • SIDE of the baluster holes. Attach brackets using three#8-18 x V self-drilling screws (provided). d d 3-3/4" (95 MM) NOTE.•For ease of bracket attachment place rail against stationary flat vertical surface along with bracket. 7a.Using scrap material (i.e. 2 x 4s, decking boards, etc.) cut at least three support blocks at 3-3/4"(95 mm) Assembling Railing Section in height. Place one each on decking surface beside each post and one near center of span. . • 7b.Lift secured railing section up, and CENTER this section in between the spanned posts on pre- 0 0 0 0 positioned support blocks. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NOTE. To help stabilize railing section use a quick- grip clamp (or other type of clamp) and clamp the first baluster to post sleeve. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CLAMP. 6a.On a clean flat surface, lay bottom railing on its side. Make sure to allow enough room for installation of balusters and top rail. Place a scrap piece of 1" (25 mm) decking board running parallel to bottom rail for support when installing balusters. 6b.lnsert balusters into bottom rail slots until balusters are fully seated. 7c.lnstall both bottom and top brackets on each side to post using two#8-10 x 2"wood screws (provided). IMPORTANT NOTE.SET DRILL TO LOW SPEED AND LOW CLUTCH SETTING WHEN INSTALLING THESE SCREWS. DO NOT USE IMPACT DRIVER. Attaching Post Caps and 6c.Attach top rail to balusters, feeding each baluster Installing Foot Block into required slots. Start on one end and work 8. Secure post caps with towards the other. silicone or PVC adhesive. 6d.To help temporarily secure the railing section Attach foot block per together, place a ratchet strap around the top and foot block instructions. bottom rail and tighten until snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN AS YOU CAN BEND THE NOTE. Clean up any excess RAILING. adhesive before it dries. ................................................................................................................................. . 0 Have Questions? NOTE:Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure you 1-800-BUY-TREX have the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting:trex.coM TSHR-0720 HOW TO INSTALL COCKTAIL HORIZONTAL RAILING TREX SELECT® Important: ONLY use for use with pressure-treated Cutting Deck Board 4x4 post (3.5" nominal square) and 4" x 4" (102 mm x 102 mm) post sleeve. Trex Post Mounts or Joist Mount Posts cannot be used with Select Cocktail railing. 5. Cut deck boards to appropriate length of railing span, remembering to include extra space on each side of the deck board to allow for attachment to the post. Decking boards must cover 1/2 of the pressure-treated post to allow this to be fastened later. 1. Installing Pressure-Treated Posts, Post aSleeve Skirts and Post Sleeves 6. Place inverted deck See instructions on page 3. board (top side of �1J deck board face down) Cutting Post and Post Sleeve on clean, flat surface. 2. Mark and cut post and (DO NOT use Enhance post sleeve measuring or Escapes deck from deck surface: O boards for top rail). 36-1/8" (918 mm)for 36" (914 mm) height. ' 42-1/8" (1070 mm) for (9 81mm) 42" (1067 mm) height. 0r Attaching Deck Board to Select Top Rail 42-1/8" (1070 mm) 7. Place inverted Select top rail (orient properly so baluster holes are shown top side up), 3. Cutting Railings on the deck board, See instructions on page 3. centered in both directions to allow final 4. Attaching Foot Block to Bottom Railing attachment to post. See instructions on page 3 NOTES: If installing in weather below 40°F(4.5°C), leave 718"(3 mm)gap between deck boards. Deck boards can overhang end of last post maximum 712"(73 mm). Have Questions? NOTE:Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure you 1-800-BUY-TREX have the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting:treX.COM TSHR-0720 TREX SELECT° HORIZONTAL RAILING Installation Instructions HOW TO INSTALL COCKTAIL HORIZONTAL RAILING/cONTiNUED TREX SELECT® 8. Secure deck board 10.Assembling Railing Sections to Select top rail with See instructions on page 4. 3/4" screws provided approx. every 16" on 11. Installing Railing Sections to Posts center. Screws are to be See instructions on page 4. installed inside of the baluster holes into the "' 12.Attaching Deck Board decking board. DO NOT to Posts overtighten. Attach boards on each post with Trex NOTES. recommended J) A long drill bit will be required to fit inside the composite screws baluster holes. (quantity of 2 per each E )) If installing 8'rail section and using Aluminum Rail board end). Stiffener,predrilling will be required through the stiffener. 13.Installing Foot Block Deck Board Termination Install foot block per 9. Attaching Brackets to Rails detailed instructions. See instructions on page 3 and 4. .................................................................................................................................. 0 Have Questions? NOTE:Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure you 1-800-BUY-TREX have the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting:trex.coM TSHR-0720 HOW TO INSTALL TRADITIONAL HORIZONTAL RAILING TREX SELECT® co , , , 6. Place inverted Select top (orient properly so baluster holes are shown top side up) on 2 x 4. 7. Secure 2 x 4 to Select top rail with 3/4" screw 1. Installing Pressure-Treated Posts, Post Sleeve provided approximately every 16" on center. Skirts and Post Sleeves Screws are to be installed inside of the baluster See instructions on page 3. holes into the decking board. 2. Attaching Foot Block to Bottom Railing NOTES. See instructions on page 3. l) DO NOT overtighten. Note that a long drill bit will be required to fit inside the baluster holes. 3. Cutting Railings )) if installing 8'rail section and using Aluminum Rail See instructions on page 3. Stiffener,predrilling will be required through the stiffener. Cutting 2 x 4 8. Attaching Brackets to Rails 0 . See instructions on page 3 and 4. 9. Assembling Railing Sections See instructions on page 4. , , 10.Installing Railing Sections to Posts See instructions on page 4. 11. Attaching 2x4 to Posts Pre-drill a pilot hole and toenail 2-1/2" 4. Cut 2 x 4 to same length of the inverted Select (64 mm) screw at top rail. each end of 2 x 4 into post on back side of Attaching 2 x 4 to Select Top Rail rail (side not facing 5. Place inverted 2 x 4 decking). (top side face down) on clean, flat surface. 12.Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block Secure post caps with silicone or PVC adhesive. Attach foot block per foot block instructions. a .................................................................................................................................. 0 Have Questions? NOTE:Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure you 1-800-BUY-TREX have the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting:treX,COM TSHR-0720 TREX SELECT° HORIZONTAL RAILING Installation Instructions HOW TO INSTALL ON-AN-ANGLE RAILING TREX SELECT® NOTE. Brackets are designed to be installed up to a 45'angle. 4x4OR6x6 Both 4"x 4"(102 mm x Post Sleeve7 102 mm) or 6"x 6" (152 mm x 152 mm) post sleeves work well for angles up to 45 degrees. Bottom rail brackets may need to be slightly offset 4 x 4 6 x 6 to one side in order to fit Post Sleeve Post Sleeve properly to hold rail in place. Before attaching bracket to rail, measure and mark to ensure bottom rail remains parallel to upper rail. .................................................................................................................................. 0 Have Questions? NOTE:Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure you 1-800-BUY-TREX have the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting:trex.CoM TSHR-0720